Personal reflections on careers, teams, AI and life as a software developer. RSS
When I started my career as a junior software developer at 23, I was full of excitement and curiosity. Everything was new, the codebase, the business domain, and even long working hours. Like most beginners, I was eager to learn and grow. I reached out to every person who has more experience than me, unafraid of rejection.
AI-powered code completion tools designed for developers (commonly known as CoPilot) have become a significant trend in recent years. You may have heard about them frequently or even received encouragement from your employer or team lead to start using them. Business owners have discovered a new way to boost team productivity, this time through technology itself, rather than traditional staff management strategies. While there’s no denying the power and innovation behind this technology, it’s important to recognize its potential as a double-edged sword. This is why I feel compelled to share my concerns, particularly with young software developers.
Immersed in the whirlwind of evolving tech, we often lose sight of balance. Always learning, contributing, and rushing to achieve more, we find ourselves lost in the 'big ball of mud' of codes and technologies. Let's explore how we can navigate this chaos and reconnect with what truly matters.
